Jul 13th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Actun Tunichil Muknal, an ancient cave buried deep within the Belizean jungle, has a serendipitous acronym: ATM. Wading through waist-deep river water, I'm not wearing non-swimwear. I've been trekking through the overgrown terrain for nearly an hour and I still have one more river to cross. The ATM cave's name is often a joking matter in Belize (Hey man, if you're going into the ATM cave, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Mayan Underworld: ATM cave in Belize
Jul 13th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Actun Tunichil Muknal, an ancient cave buried deep within the Belizean jungle, has a serendipitous acronym: ATM. Wading through waist-deep river water, I'm not wearing non-swimwear. I've been trekking through the overgrown terrain for nearly an hour and I still have one more river to cross. The ATM cave's name is often a joking matter in Belize (Hey man, if you're going into the ATM cave, ...Ten things to know about your destination before you go
Nov 18th, 2010 at 10:00AM: So you've chosen your vacation destination - booked the tickets, agonized over TripAdvisor to find a hotel, and bought the guidebooks or downloaded the apps. Whether you like to plan your itinerary in advance or play it by ear, there are a few things you should research in advance to make your arrival - and your trip - go smoothly.
From airport taxis to local laws to transit passes, what should ...Parisian teenagers flash, steal cash
Aug 21st, 2010 at 12:00PM: Let's start with the lesson first: if you're going to Paris, take out all the cash you need at home. There's a new scam at work ... using the oldest trick in the book.
Think about the last time you went to a gentlemen's club. As breasts went bare, men parted with their money. It's utterly predictable. Now, assume you have two girls who can't dance – and aren't old enough to become ...Spare ATM cards can save the day - Packing tip
Aug 12th, 2010 at 11:37PM: When traveling, always get an extra ATM card.
A spare card can save the day if the ATM machine eats your card unexpectedly, or if you lose you card along the way.
[Photo: Flickr | rynosoft] ...Use a prepaid travel card - International travel tip
Mar 4th, 2010 at 11:09AM: Everyone knows about taking traveler's checks when they travel, but what about taking prepaid travel cards? They're easy and convenient to use, and many major credit card companies offer them now, like Visa and MasterCard.
They work just like debit cards, and you can use them the same way you use an ATM card. They also offer the same security as traveler's checks without having to exchange them ...South by Southeast: How to budget for long-term travel
Oct 12th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
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Welcome back to Gadling's new series about Southeast Asia, South by Southeast. Starting in October, I'll be spending the next four months traveling through this much-discussed destination. But as exciting as it is to travel for several months, you can't just get ...Hidden Credit Card Charges When Charging Abroad
Aug 2nd, 2007 at 1:00PM: Do you use a credit card when traveling abroad? I do. While having a stash of cash is always necessary, it's also convenient to be able to reserve rooms and pay for the occasional item using your Mastercard or Visa. Be careful though; some (if not most) credit card companies will charge you a premium for using their card in a foreign country. Mastercard and Visa, for instance, charges a 1% ...
